Melissa LaFreniere  |  November 14, 2016

Category: Consumer News

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iheart media tcpa settlementTop Class Actions viewers are starting to receive checks in the mail from a class action settlement that accused iHeartMedia of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending out unwanted text messages to its radio listeners.

According to reader comments and posts on the Top Class Actions Facebook page, Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims for the iHeartMedia settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $148.87 on Nov. 12, 2016.

If you filed a claim for the iHeartMedia TCPA class action settlement, keep an eye on your mailbox because checks are on their way!

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The iHeartMedia settlement resolves allegations that the mass media company violated the TCPA by sending out unsolicited text messages without prior express consent of its listeners.

Under the terms of the settlement, iHeartMedia agreed to pay $8.5 million and make changes to company procedures to make sure all future text advertisements are sent only with the permission of listeners.

iHeartMedia TCPA settlement Class Members included anyone in the U.S. who received an advertising text message on their cell phone from iHeartMedia between Oct. 16, 2013 and Apr. 19, 2016.

The deadline to file a claim for the iHeartMedia settlement passed on Sept. 8, 2016.

Congratulations to our Top Class Actions readers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID! If you missed out, sign up for our free newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which class action settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.

The plaintiffs are represented by Rafey S. Balabanian and Benjamin H. Richman of Edelson PC; Jeremy M. Glapion of the Glapion Law Firm; and Ari Marcus of Marcus & Zelman.

The iHeartMedia TCPA Class Action Lawsuit is Willis v. iHeartMedia Inc., Case No. 2016-CH-02455, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

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19 thoughts oniHeartMedia TCPA Class Action Settlement Checks in the Mail

  1. Heather Renee says:

    I got my check but missed the deadline to get it cashed.. Ya know where it said void after Feb 8th? ? Can someone please help me? I mean if someone has the phone number of whoever issued the check would you plz leave it in comments bc I’m SOOO UPSET I just lost out on $147.96 if I can’t get the check reissued! ?

  2. Valerie says:

    Still no check for me.

  3. Joanne says:

    I received mine as well and off to the bank. The bank got a message to hold the funds until 11-30. Check deposited 11-18. Would not allow less cash or anything. Funds may not be good. Beware.

  4. Shirleece Roberts says:

    Still no check

  5. Markis robinson says:

    I haven’t received mine and I have the letter saying approved but no one answers the phone to track.

    1. scott says:

      Same here.

    2. PAM says:

      I got thru and an email address was given but it doesn’t go thru- something is fishy. I have the email from them saying my son was accepted but I don’t know where to write.
      any ideas?

    3. Heather Renee says:

      Can you tell me their phone number? I missed the deadline to get my check cashed.. It was Feb OTG! So I want to call and see if I can get another check issued!!! Mine was$147.97 too

  6. Nicole says:

    I received mines yesterday in Philadelphia. Thanks TCA!

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